4.37 Crore School Scam: Cycle Stands on Paper, FIR Against 22 in MP

• A Rs 4.37 crore scam involving school facilities like cycle stands and repairs has been uncovered in Ramnagar, Maihar district.
• Funds were embezzled for work that was completed only on paper, with no actual construction on the ground.
• An FIR has been registered against 22 individuals, including a BEO, 17 school principals, 3 firm operators, and a clerk.
• The scam involved advance payments and completion certificates issued to firms without any work being done.
• The investigation began after a complaint to the CM Helpline, leading to the suspension of accused officials and an ongoing police search for firm operators.